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Installing a new Windows Operating System (post 2001)
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28-12-2010, 12:05 AM
Quote:Step 2:
Floppy Drive

*If you're not using a floppy drive in your machine, i always disable it in the BIOS.

Quote:Step 4
NTFS (Quick)

You should always format using the full NTFS mode, not quick. Data is still recoverable from a "Quick" format.

Also, once your OS is installed remember to re-install all of your drivers. (From your backup!)
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